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  1. ilovekingfish

    1991 120 VRO V4 "buzzes" at low RPMs

    Like the title, I have a 91 120 V4 with the VRO disconnected and I run premix. I bought the boat with no oil tank, and the PO never unhooked the wires for the alarm/oil sensor. So after some research, I unhooked the wires to get it out of "limp" mode. I took it out this past weekend, and, not at...
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    Tach running wild RPMs

    Hi all, just got a new-to-me boat a few weeks ago. I've taken it out a couple times, and have found, and addressed a few issues. One that is haunting my nightmares though, is the tach. It's a 7k needle, but I KNOW, I'm not running 7k on my 1991 Evinrude 120 at 3/4 throttle, yet it's completely...
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    Switching from mechanical to electric fuel pump

    OK guys, I've got an 84 Chaparral with the 3.0 Merc. It's carb'd and has a mechanical fuel pump that has just died. My question is: How hard is it to convert it to an electric fuel pump system? I understand I would need a block off plate and an adjustable fuel pressure regulator, but I want to...
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    kingfish leaders

    I didn't see a "classified ad" section, so I figured I would put this here. I have been tying kingfish leaders for about 15 years now, and now have decided to tie them for others who either do not know how, or just plain don't have the time. Each leader is 3ft. of buyers choice (Malin) wire...
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    No spark on a merc 140 horse...

    Hey everyone. I've got a problem that I can't seem to nail down myself. Had an issue with my "new" boat the other day, wasn't getting fuel. So I replaced my fuel pump, now I'm getting plenty of fuel. Still won't start. Replaced the coil, still won't start, replaced the spark plugs, still won't...
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    Oil recommendations

    What type of motor oil does everyone use in their Merc I/O. I need to change mine out. Should I go heavy, say 20W50, or something more "normal", like a 10W30?
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    Should I use a transom saver with an I/O?

    Hey guys, just purchased my first I/O, a 140 Merc in my 84 Chaparral. I've never really dealt much with I/O's. Is a transom saver needed for these, or is that more of just an outboard thing?
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